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“Phantom Stone” Born from 400,000-Year-Old Lava Becomes Modern Art – Exhibition “Eternity in a Moment” to be Held in Omotesando from April 25th

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IZUTSUYA Co., Ltd., Japan Culture SX Lab, and the Youth Division of the Kanagawa Stone Industry Cooperative will hold an exhibition titled "Eternity in a Moment vol.1 'The Luster of Honkomatsu Stone'" from April 25th to May 1st, 2026, at the Aphrodite Clinic Lounge Space in Omotesando. The exhibition will showcase Honkomatsu Stone, a rare material born from 400,000-year-old Hakone volcano lava, which is facing a crisis due to declining quarrying and aging artisans. The event aims to preserve this disappearing traditional technique by reinterpreting it as modern art and creating a sustainable cultural preservation model.

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Q: What is the significance of Honkomatsu Stone in the 'Eternity in a Moment vol.1' exhibition by IZUTSUYA Co., Ltd.?
A: Honkomatsu Stone, formed from 400,000-year-old Hakone volcano lava, is the central material showcased to highlight its cultural and geological value.
Q: When will the 'Eternity in a Moment vol.1' exhibition hosted by Japan Culture SX Lab take place in 2026?
A: The exhibition will be held from April 25th to May 1st, 2026, at the Aphrodite Clinic Lounge Space in Omotesando.
Q: Which organization is collaborating with the Youth Division of the Kanagawa Stone Industry Cooperative on April 25th, 2026?
A: IZUTSUYA Co., Ltd. and Japan Culture SX Lab are co-hosting the event with the Youth Division of the Kanagawa Stone Industry Cooperative.
Q: Where is the 'Eternity in a Moment vol.1' exhibition featuring Honkomatsu Stone located in Tokyo?
A: The exhibition is located at the Aphrodite Clinic Lounge Space in Omotesando, Tokyo, from April 25th to May 1st, 2026.
Q: Why is the preservation of Honkomatsu Stone techniques a focus of the 2026 Omotesando exhibition?
A: Declining quarrying and aging artisans threaten the tradition, prompting IZUTSUYA Co., Ltd. to reframe it through modern art for sustainability.